Oregon Waterfalls
Oregon has 11 named waterfalls on record across 5 counties. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 9 need a hike. 5 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 ft | Development – | Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road | Fee No trailhead pass required at Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint (Oregon State Parks). | Status No closure on file | |
| 249 ft | Development – | Access 2.4 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Oregon day-use parking permit $10/vehicle/day residents ($12 non-residents) at permit lots. | Status No closure on file | |
| 620 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee I-84 Exit 31 lot free with timed-use permit in peak season ($2 Recreation.gov fee). Lodge lot privately operated. | Status No closure on file | |
| 100 ft | Development – | Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road | Fee No Northwest Forest Pass required at the Oneonta Gorge pullout (Friends of the Columbia Gorge trail listing). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 226 ft | Development – | Access 1.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Day use $5 per vehicle at Proxy Falls Trailhead, or valid Northwest Forest Pass / interagency pass. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 36 ft | Development year-round | Access 3.8 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 73 ft | Development year-round | Access 0.1 mi hike, paved road | Fee – | Status No closure on file | |
| 286 ft | Development – | Access 0.1 mi hike, paved road | Fee $5 per vehicle per day or Northwest Forest Pass / interagency recreation pass. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 113 ft | Development – | Access 0.8 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee No fees required at Toketee Falls Trailhead. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 242 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee No Fee | Status No closure on file | |
| 293 ft | Development – | Access 0.4 mi hike, paved road | Fee No fees required at Watson Falls Trailhead (Umpqua National Forest). | Status No closure on file |
Photo credits (11)
- Bridal Veil Falls: SarahMcD, CC BY 2.0
- Latourell Falls: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Multnomah Falls: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
- Oneonta Falls: Eatrella, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Proxy Falls: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
- Punch Bowl Falls: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
- Sahalie Falls: Kingofthedead, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salt Creek Falls: Stch2022, CC0
- Toketee Falls: Bobjgalindo, CC BY 4.0
- Wahkeena Falls: John Murphy, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Watson Falls: icetsarina, CC BY-SA 4.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Oregon?
11 named waterfalls are on record: Bridal Veil Falls, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Oneonta Falls, Proxy Falls, Punch Bowl Falls, and 5 more.
Are there free waterfalls in Oregon?
Yes. No fee on record for Wahkeena Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Oregon?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Multnomah Falls is the tallest, at about 620 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Oregon closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Oneonta Falls, Proxy Falls, Punch Bowl Falls, Salt Creek Falls, and Toketee Falls. Each page has the dated detail.
